Freedom At Last Chapter 3: Knight Knowledge

Hey! I'm going ot keep my promise to you all and type the 4th chpater after this. Just hang on. It takes a while to make these chapters and teach two 6-7 years olds. Don't ask. Recap: James has stayed in Thorstrom for a few days to get supplies and to try to question his captive. When about to leave, he is confront by a group known as the "Black Riders". The odds were against him when a hail of arrows came quickly from behind. As he stares at his enemies shocked, a man walked up to him and told him to leave. Now, to the story!

Chapter 3: Knight Knowledge
Before James could resist, the brown cloaked man pulls the reins towards the north gate. James finally regains his voice and spoke firmly to the man. "I have a prisoner that must be..."
The man cut him off. "My apprentice is taking him to Gorwen for you. She'll leave the "package" at Sir Richard's door." James grunts. He hates not knowing where he was going but his annoyance and anger subsides as he admits that the man saved his life. Te massive longbow and sword told James that this man shouldn't be agrivated. As they pass the gates, the cloaked man whistled. A small brown horse trotted to them. The man climbed into his saddle and motioned James to follow.
In the forest, James had trouble keeping the man in his sight. He could see the horse fine, but the man seemed to flicker and blur every so often. Rubbing his eyes, he stops trying to focus on trying to fine his guide. A low chuckle comes from his right causing his to turn. Sure enough, the man's blur outline is there. James sighs knowing that he's making a fool of himself. "We're here." the man says.
James looks up to see a small cabin tucked into a well hidden meadow like space. "Why here?" he asks.
"Because I live here." the man replies flatly. He and James dismount and place the horses into the small stable next to the house. Once they were inside, James sits down and crosses his arms.
"I don't mean to be rude, but why am I here?"
The man lowers his hood to reveal a stock of brown hair and striking green eyes. "I am Zero, NightHunter of this providence of Torien, and you are James Armont, sole survivor of the Castle Burning fifteen years ago and rightful king of this land."
James gapes at him. "What!" he shouts. Zero rolls his eyes.
"I'm sure that the Black Riders know about us now." he says glancing at James meaningfully. James looks down at the table pondering.
"I'm an orphan. I lived in a small village."
Zero places a gloved hand on his shoulder. "Let me tell you what really happened. don't interrupt till I'm done." James nods silently. "Fifteen years ago, the lord, Ravew, assaulted the castle with the help of Talkin, the real origin of the theif. The entire castle was burned and your parents were beheaded. I managed to get you and your aunt and uncle into Gorwen. I had not thought that Talkin would send bandits into Gorwen. I found you as your village burned and took you to Sir Richard, where you live now." James takes a shaky breath. "I can't believe it. My parents are from a country of assasins."
Zero frowns. "Talkin is the home of assisins and thieves. Torien is the home of marksmen, informers, and stradegy in battle."
"Sorry. I believe the marksmen part for sure." James mumbles.
Zero chuckles lightly at the statement. "Well, you must help us win our country back."
James shakes his head. "Oh, no. I'm just one person."
Zero now shakes his head. "We have all the providences agreeing with us. Almost everyone hates Ravew. Only the people near the capital like him. All you need to do is to be the leader of our group. I've watched you over the years, and I know you have what it takes to be king. You're going to lead the lords to victory for your people. Our name used to be honorable fifteen ears ago. Now, everyone looks at us with suspicion. Come, James. do it for your people. Your true people."
James' mind spins rapidly. He had no idea what to do. He keeps thinking about all the kind faces that he saw and knows that these people need him. He just couldn't let these people suffer. In Gorwen, they look down on him, but here they welcome him with open arms even though they weren't srue if he was the rightful ruler. He makes up his mind and stares at Zero. "Let's win this for my people."